DPT 735: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I – Extremities

Guide
DPT
Credits 3

This course will introduce the student to the management of extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Learners will examine various extremity neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, surgical procedures, and injuries. An emphasis will be placed on the examination principles and progress psychomotor skills related to palpation, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing person-centered education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise of the extremities. These principles will be integrated into a standardized clinical reasoning model for addressing individuals with extremity related musculoskeletal disorders.